The firefighters and paramedics of Tampa Fire Station 12 and the krewes of Charlotte de Berry and St. Florian arrived at Mendenhall Elementary School today with books valued at $100 and a check for $500. ...more

December 11, 2008

Laughter pealed through Sacred Heart Church's sanctuary Thursday night as family and friends recalled Zachary Schlitt's sense of humor and adventure. ...more

December 4, 2008

When Santa comes to town Friday, it looks like beads and candy may be a part of the festivities. Organizers of the Plant City Christmas Parade decided to allow distribution of goodies as long as they aren't thrown. City commissioners recently adopted a resolution prohibiting beads and candy, but the measure lacks enforcement powers. ...more

December 1, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008 might seem like a good time to join Scrooge's "Bah Humbug" choir. ...more

November 27, 2008

In 1916, Rev. J.H. Boetcker wrote "The Ten Cannots." These "Cannots" still ring true. ...more

November 20, 2008

Frank Cianci of Hudson says anyone who voted for the financial bailout should be voted out of the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

November 1, 2008

Noreen "Beth" Galvin, 50, Spring Hill Height: 5-foot-3 1/2 ...more

October 23, 2008

The parents of an 11-year-old girl who died after a sand tunnel collapsed on top of her are suing the homeowners association and property manager. ...more

October 23, 2008

When David Jones drove up to his house on Oct. 3, his entire world was engulfed in flames. ...more

October 21, 2008

Years ago, the federal government bailed out the savings and loan banks. ...more

September 20, 2008